My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer

My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer

Directed by Kayoko Asakura

Produced by Presidio, C&I entertainment

2019103 min6.5 / 10

A darkly twisted romance thriller that pairs a socially isolated young man's obsessive infatuation with a serial killer, blending paranoia, violence, and the question of whether love can exist between predator and prey.

Etsuro Kurosu faills getting into a university and becomes a hikikomori. One day, he tries to hang himself from a hook on the wall in his apartment. He fails, but his attempt leaves a hole in the wall. Through the hole wall, Etsuro Kurosu can now see Rio Miyaichi. He becomes fascinated with the girl that lives next door. Later, while peeping at her through the wall, Etsuro Kurosu sees her in the process of brutally murdering someone. He screams and is caught by her. Etsuro Kurosu confesses that he loves her and they start to date. Etsuro Kurosu feels happiness in his life, but what will happen to him? Will he be murdered by Rio Miyaichi?

Questions people ask

  • Is My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Does My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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69/ 100

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Rarity86

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Surprise80

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Love45

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